Intel DQ57TM manual Clearing Passwords in the BIOS Setup Program

Intel Desktop Board DQ57TM Product Guide

The three-pin BIOS jumper block enables board configuration to be done in the BIOS Setup program. Table 16 shows the jumper settings for the BIOS Setup program modes.

Table 16. Jumper Settings for the BIOS Setup Program Modes

Jumper Setting	Mode	Description
	Normal (default) (1-2)	The BIOS uses the current configuration and
		passwords for booting.
	Configure (2-3)	After the Power-On Self-Test (POST) runs, the
		BIOS displays the Maintenance Menu. Use this
		menu to clear passwords.
	Recovery (None)	The BIOS recovers data in the event of a failed
		BIOS update.

Clearing Passwords in the BIOS Setup Program

This procedure assumes that the board is installed in the computer and the configuration jumper block is set to normal mode.

1.Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" on page 33.

2.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the computer’s power cord from the AC power source (wall outlet or power adapter).

3.Remove the computer cover.

4.Find the configuration jumper block (see Figure 27).

5.Place the jumper on pins 2-3 as shown below.

6.Replace the cover, plug in the computer, turn on the computer, and allow it to boot.

7.The computer starts the Setup program. Setup displays the Maintenance menu.

8.Use the arrow keys to select Clear Passwords. Press <Enter> and Setup displays a pop-up screen requesting that you confirm clearing the password. Select Yes and press <Enter>. Setup displays the maintenance menu again.

9.Press <F10> to save the current values and exit Setup.

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